Saturday 27 September 1947

It was Saturday, under the sign of Libra. The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
The Unsuspected, directed by Michael Curtiz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1947
But much more happened that day: find out below..

Denis Lawson: Scottish actor and director, known for his roles as John Jarndyce in the BBC's adaptation of "Bleak House," as Gordon Urquhart in the film "Local Hero," as DI Steve McAndrew in BBC One's "New Tricks," and as Wedge Antilles in the original "Star Wars" trilogy.